Finger Lakes

Fin·ger Lakes

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Finger Lakes

group of long, narrow glacial lakes in WC N.Y.

Origin of Finger Lakes

so named because long and narrow, like the fingers of a hand

Finger Lakes

A group of 11 elongated glacial lakes in west-central New York, including Cayuga and Seneca, the largest and deepest of the lakes. The region is a major grape-growing area with many resorts and recreational facilities.